Given some simple care and maintenance, cars can yield years of enjoyment and a solid financial return. Readying a daily driver or storing a special vehicle? Here’s how to protect your automotive investments.

Readying Your Daily Driver
Protect that finish from the elements... it's as easy as 1, 2, 3! First, give it a thorough washing to remove dirt and grime.

Next, use Paint Cleaning Clay to remove surface contaminants. And finally, seal your paint with One-Step Sealant. Remember to seal those painted wheels, too!

Once your car’s finish is sealed, it will be easy to maintain. When it’s too cold for a full bucket-wash (or the surface is not too dirty) our Spray-On Car Wash will safely and quickly bring back the shine.

Storing Your Vehicle
It can be tough on a car to not be driven! Follow these steps to make sure your ride is in top shape when you start it in the spring.

First, Fuel Preservative should be used to protect your fuel system from oxidation and varnishing. Protecting your engine cooling system is important, too. Corrosion Inhibitor will prevent destructive rust from forming.

Ever open up a stored car to a musty smell (or worse, mold)? You can easily regulate interior moisture by dropping in a few of our reusable Storage Desiccant Bags.

You need more than a mere trickle charger to keep a stored battery in top condition. Use the microchip-controlled Battery Manager III to monitor your battery, without fear of overcharging.

You’ve taken care of your car’s fuel and coolant systems, defended against moisture, and protected the battery. Now get a blanket and put your baby to bed! Assuming the car is washed, just give it a once-over with Speed Shine, pull on one of our excellent car covers, and turn out the lights until spring.